AEW Dynamite (01/07/2026) Results

Tulsa, Oklahoma — BOK Center

By IndyProWrestling.com

AEW kicked off 2026 with a chaotic and storyline-heavy episode of Dynamite from Tulsa, Oklahoma, featuring returns, new alliances, brutal action, and matches with big implications on the road to Maximum Carnage. The show also marked the return of legendary announcer Jim Ross to the AEW commentary booth, adding extra gravitas to the first Dynamite of the year. �

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Jon Moxley vs. Shelton Benjamin — Continental Championship Eliminator

Winner: Jon Moxley

In a hard-hitting bout with implications for the AEW Continental Championship scene, Jon Moxley defeated Shelton Benjamin in an eliminator match. With this win, Moxley moves one step closer to another title opportunity, further establishing himself as one of AEW’s toughest champions. �

Slam Wrestling

Story Context:

Moxley has been a central figure in AEW’s mid-card title pictures, and this match keeps him in line for another Continental Title shot — potentially setting up a future clash with rising challengers. �

Slam Wrestling

Six-Man Tag: The Young Bucks & Jack Perry vs. The Demand

Winners: The Young Bucks (Matt & Nick Jackson) and Jack Perry

In a fast-paced trios match, the veteran Elite trio of The Young Bucks teamed with Jack Perry and toppled The Demand (National Champion Ricochet, Bishop Kaun & Toa Liona). �

Slam Wrestling

Story Context:

This pairing of The Young Bucks with Jack Perry signals renewed momentum for the trio as they move into 2026 — especially with Ricochet continuing his sneaky heel tactics as National Champion. The win stabilizes The Elite’s position with Maximum Carnage looming. �

Pro Wrestling Fandom

ROH World Title Match — Bandido vs. Sammy Guevara

Winner: Bandido

ROH World Champion Bandido scored a big singles victory over Sammy Guevara, solidifying his momentum heading into a major title opportunity next week at Maximum Carnage. �

Pro Wrestling Fandom

Story Context:

Bandido has been on a meteoric rise, and this win earns him extra heat before he challenges for the AEW World Championship and the Dynamite Diamond Ring at next week’s Phoenix event. �

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Toni Storm vs. Marina Shafir

Result: No Contest / DQ Finish

The match between Toni Storm and Marina Shafir ended prematurely in chaos when Shafir’s interference and additional involvement from Wheeler Yuta & Daniel Garcia forced a stoppage. �

Pro Wrestling Fandom

Story Context:

Toni Storm has been building as a resilient face in the women’s division. However, this brawl-like scenario with Shafir and her allies only intensifies the growing faction tension — possibly setting up further multi-person or tag team encounters. �

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Main Event — Lights Out Tag Match

Swerve Strickland & “Hangman” Adam Page vs. Powerhouse Hobbs & HOOK

Winners: Swerve Strickland and Hangman Page

The main event closed the show in brutal fashion, presented as an unsanctioned, no-rules Lights Out match. Strickland and Page overcame Hobbs & HOOK in violent action involving weapons, cinderblocks, chains and near-falls before securing the victory. �

Wrestling Inc.

Story Context:

This unsanctioned brawl comes after weeks of escalating tension between World Title-level contenders — Hangman and Swerve teaming together signals a strategic alliance against Samoa Joe’s The Opps and sets their sights on the AEW World Championship held by MJF. The victory not only builds heat but positions them as a serious tandem to challenge for gold. �

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Major Non-Match Moments

Andrade El Ídolo Returns

One of the biggest surprises of the night was the official return of Andrade El Ídolo to AEW television, as he emerged masked to interfere in a post-match confrontation — aligning with The Don Callis Family and attacking JetSpeed. �

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Story Context:

Andrade’s return has been teased since his New Japan appearances and now adds a notable veteran threat to the burgeoning Callis faction. His presence bolsters Callis Family ranks and potentially sets up future feuds with The Elite or tag teams like FTR. �

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New AEW Signings Announced

AEW officially confirmed the signing of Jake Doyle (formerly Jake Something), who made his debut on this show and immediately joined The Don Callis Family, attacking JetSpeed earlier in the night. �

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Story Context:

This signing gives Callis’s faction new muscle and credibility. With Andrade and Doyle added, the Family could become a major heel group in 2026, ready to feud with rising stars and established competitors alike.

Looking Ahead

Tonight’s Dynamite builds toward Maximum Carnage next week — January 14 in Phoenix — where multiple titles and prestige prizes (like the Dynamite Diamond Ring) will be on the line. With rising contenders, returning stars, and simmering faction wars, AEW is setting the tone for a big year of storytelling and championship stakes.